300, Perhaps the Best Movie Ever

[Aphex]

This looks fucking awesome. Like "Troy", but done right.

trailers: http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/

website: http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/

http://images.apple.com/moviesxml/s/wb/posters/300_l200605121512.jpg

[JoePa]

wow, that looks really good

[Aphex]

gotta wait until 3/07 for it though :(

[Smalls]

wow frank miller...sin city-esque visuals...

im there...so there.

[cobra commander]

frank miller is the shizzle

[Toaster Edition]

interesting...very...:eek:

[TypeDre]

I can't express how excited I am to watch this. Can I buy tickets already!? Shit is going to be so fucking sick. Haven't been as excited to watch a movie for a very very long time.

[Aphex]

its going to be 2 hours of pure adrenaline

[eezeekial]

good fucking find

frank miller + nine inch nails on the trailer + sick ass fighting scenes = possibly my new favorite movie

I pray that the movie lives up to this trailer!

[MichaelJr1186]

can't wait

[tuppuguy]

why is it called 300?

[JoePa]

In 480 BC, the Persian king Xerxes sends his massive army to conquer Greece. The Greek city of Sparta houses its finest warriors, and 300 of these soldiers are chosen to meet the Persians at Thermopylae, engaging the soldiers in a narrow canyon where they cannot take full advantage of their numbers. The battle is a suicide mission, meant to buy time for the rest of the Greek forces to prepare for the invasion. However, that doesn't stop the Spartans from throwing their hearts into the fray, determined to take as many Persians as possible with them.

[JaCkaL829]

Looks good, definitely a movie you gotta see in the theatres.

[hueman]

i can do that.

[hueman]

ayo can someone do a search for this on youtube for me? i can't do searches on youtube for some reason here at work and we dont' have quicktime here

[JoePa]

ayo can someone do a search for this on youtube for me? i can't do searches on youtube for some reason here at work and we dont' have quicktime here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDiUG52ZyHQ

[hueman]

fuck, rep lock

[hueman]

fucking jizzed in my pants again

[lawrence'06]

cant wait.

[Aphex]

for those interested in the music


00:00 - 01:10 Peter Gabriel - OMPST - Long Walk Home
01:10 - 03:07 Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile (Left) - Just Like You Imagined

[Smalls]

i really think it's great when NiN is on the soundtrack.

[Aphex]

i really think it's great when NiN is on the soundtrack.

go to bed smalls. more tomorrow.. :coffee:

[Smalls]

definately. :yawn:

[KTMilanoRed06RSXS]

WOW:eek: looks awesome as FOCK!!!

[Caje]

woot re-make of "the three hundred spartans". The orginal was good and it was major old-school; made I don't even no how long ago.

[hueman]

dont think it's a remake of 300 spartans.. it's based on a frank miller graphic novel

[JoePa]

dont think it's a remake of 300 spartans.. it's based on a frank miller graphic novel

well both are based on actual events :dontknow:

[hueman]

well both are based on actual events :dontknow:

your mom's based on actual events

[JoePa]

your mom's based on actual events

only you raped and murdered her :(


/I know it was you

[Aphex]

i definately raped her

[JoePa]

i definately raped her

says Aphex with his 12,666 post

[RyUx]

wow I'm starting to really enjoy Frank Miller's creativity with films

[Frenchy]

shit I MUST see that when it comes out

[donkiluminate]

That looks pretty cool.

[Leroy Jenkems]

jizzjizjzizjjzij

[phan95]

Just saw the trailer WoW. I want to see this movie more than Spiderman 3.
Troy looks like a pussy movie compare to "300"

[Stallion]

i've been waiting patiently for this movie too.

looks so good

[Shyne]

Trailer 2

http://thatvideosite.com/video/3706

[eezeekial]

Trailer 2

http://thatvideosite.com/video/3706

fuckin right!

[SilverRSXJezus]

wow....

i really want to see this.

[sircrowley]

yeah i've seen the trailer more than a couple times in theaters. exciting every time.

[LoneDC5]

Anyone else download the HD version of the trailer?


fuck...I already can't wait for the DVD to come out.

[LoneDC5]

just made myself some new wallpapers:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/jjns/001-2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/jjns/002-2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/jjns/003.jpg

[zloty]

I agree "300" looks amazing. I like how they are not making it look like an "inaccurate history lesson' but rather a stylish action that stays true to Frank Miller's graphic novel. It should be great in the same way of "Sin City" with some "Sparticus" mixed in. :laughing: :thumbsup:

[Aphex]

I agree "300" looks amazing. I like how they are not making it look like an "inaccurate history lesson' but rather a stylish action that stays true to Frank Miller's graphic novel. It should be great in the same way of "Sin City" with some "Sparticus" mixed in. :laughing: :thumbsup:

stylish action? dude this is what really happened

[zloty]

stylish action? dude this is what really happened

The movie is based off a comic book. The comic book was based off the battle. Obviously it has been changed. Persian soldiers did not ride Rhino's and the battle also did not include mythological based "monsters" for example.

I am saying the movie does not pretend to be realistic. You can watch "Kingdom of Heaven", "Troy", "King Arthor", "Alexander", "Gladiator", "Sparticus". All these movies come with historical inaccuracies that are made out to be fact.

Unless you are only talking about the battle. Then yes of course the battle has been documented, but in '300' it is portrayed with fiction and mythology. This is what will make the movie so entertaining, hense "stylish action". It does not pretend to be a history lesson.

[Stallion]

The new theatrical trailer is awesome, go to the website and see it!

[eezeekial]

The movie is based off a comic book. The comic book was based off the battle. Obviously it has been changed. Persian soldiers did not ride Rhino's and the battle also did not include mythological based "monsters" for example.

I am saying the movie does not pretend to be realistic. You can watch "Kingdom of Heaven", "Troy", "King Arthor", "Alexander", "Gladiator", "Sparticus". All these movies come with historical inaccuracies that are made out to be fact.

Unless you are only talking about the battle. Then yes of course the battle has been documented, but in '300' it is portrayed with fiction and mythology. This is what will make the movie so entertaining, hense "stylish action". It does not pretend to be a history lesson.

Dude you dont believe in Cyclops? Come on man...

[solis1979]

i dont think itll be the best movie evar ...but im look forward to it.

sin city was complete badass ....

[Changeling]

My problem is that the trailers are too good. I hope the movie can live up to them.

I wonder if the score will be as modern in movie?

[K20A2_S]

well both are based on actual events :dontknow:

the 300 men were led by gideon and where part of Jehovas(god) kingdom from Isreal that still had his blessing.......There we're 32k at first but then GOD said that was too many b/c he had to prove they were going to win b/c of his blessing not might, so he sent 22k back home, then he decided that still was too much and had them do a test by telling them to go to a river and drink from it. The men that brought their face to the water and put their guard down were sent home, the 300 TRUE soldiers that dipped their hands in the river and brought the water to their face while always keeping on "watch" for the enemy were the ones chosen to stay.

I'll have the whole write up on the biblical background of it with scriptures to back it up.......I"m just tired right now.

[Smalls]

the 300 men were led by gideon and where part of Jehovas(god) kingdom from Isreal that still had his blessing.......There we're 32k at first but then GOD said that was too many b/c he had to prove they were going to win b/c of his blessing not might, so he sent 22k back home, then he decided that still was too much and had them do a test by telling them to go to a river and drink from it. The men that brought their face to the water and put their guard down were sent home, the 300 TRUE soldiers that dipped their hands in the river and brought the water to their face while always keeping on "watch" for the enemy were the ones chosen to stay.

I'll have the whole write up on the biblical background of it with scriptures to back it up.......I"m just tired right now.

no that's freaking cool...def. more if you've got :D

[K20A2_S]

no that's freaking cool...def. more if you've got :D

Ask and you shall receive....

“Jehovah’s Sword and Gideon’s!”THEY are as numerous as locusts, reducing fertile fields to a wasteland. It is sometime during the period when judges rule in Israel, and the Israelites are in despair. For seven years, just as sown seed has begun to sprout, plundering hordes of camel-riding Midianites, Amalekites, and Easterners descend upon the land. The marauders’ flocks spread out in search of pasturage, devouring everything green. But the people of Israel have neither ass nor bull nor sheep. So severe is Midian’s reign of terror that the poverty-stricken Israelites resort to underground storage in the mountains, the caves, and places difficult to approach.
Why such a plight? Apostate Israel is serving false gods. In turn, Jehovah has abandoned them to oppressors. When the sons of Israel can stand it no longer, they call to Jehovah for aid. Will he listen? What can Israel’s experience teach us?—Judges 6:1-6.
Cautious Farmer or “Valiant, Mighty One”?
Israelite farmers normally thresh wheat with an ox and a sledge in an exposed, airy location so that the breeze can catch the chaff and separate it from the grain in the winnowing process. But the threat posed by marauders intent on stripping the land makes that far too conspicuous. Out of sight of the Midianites, Gideon threshes wheat in a winepress—likely a large, sheltered vat carved out of rock. (Judges 6:11) There the grain can likely be beaten with a stick in small quantities only. Under the circumstances, Gideon is improvising.
Imagine Gideon’s surprise when Jehovah’s angel appears to him and says: “Jehovah is with you, you valiant, mighty one.” (Judges 6:12) As a man secretly threshing grain in a winepress, Gideon must feel anything but valiant. Yet, those words indicate divine confidence that Gideon can be a valiant leader in Israel. Even so, he himself needs to be convinced.
When Jehovah commissions him to “save Israel out of Midian’s palm,” Gideon modestly states: “Excuse me, Jehovah. With what shall I save Israel? Look! My thousand is the least in Manasseh, and I am the smallest in my father’s house.” Cautious Gideon requests a sign that God would be with him in striking down Midian, and Jehovah is willing to accommodate Gideon’s reasonable need for assurance. So Gideon presents a gift of food to his angelic visitor, and fire ascends out of a rock, consuming the offering. After Jehovah has allayed Gideon’s fright, Gideon builds an altar at that location.—Judges 6:12-24.
“Let Baal Make a Legal Defense”Israel’s biggest problem is not Midianite oppression. It is bondage to Baal worship. Jehovah is “a jealous God,” and no one can serve him acceptably while revering other gods. (Exodus 34:14) Therefore, Jehovah commands Gideon to destroy his father’s altar to Baal and to cut down the sacred pole. Fearing his father’s reaction and that of others if he does this during the day, Gideon acts at night, with the help of ten servants.
Gideon’s caution is justified, for on discovering his “sacrilege,” local Baal worshippers demand his life. With unassailable logic, however, Gideon’s father, Joash, reasons with the people that if Baal were God, he would be able to defend himself. At that, Joash aptly calls his son Jerubbaal, meaning “Let Baal Make a Legal Defense Against Him.”—Judges 6:25-32, footnote.
God always blesses his servants for taking a bold stand for true worship. When the Midianites and their allies again invade Israelite territory, ‘Jehovah’s spirit envelops Gideon.’ (Judges 6:34) Under the influence of God’s spirit, or active force, Gideon musters troops from the tribes of Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali.—Judges 6:35.

Preparing for Action
Although Gideon now has an army of 32,000, he asks God for a sign. If a fleece left on the threshing floor becomes wet with dew while the ground remains dry, this will indicate that God will save Israel through him. Jehovah performs this miracle, and Gideon seeks and receives confirmation when the sign is reversed—wet ground and a dry fleece. Is Gideon being overly cautious? Apparently not, for Jehovah grants his request for reassurance. (Judges 6:36-40) We do not expect such miracles today. Yet, we can receive Jehovah’s guidance and reassurance from his Word.
God now raises the point that Gideon’s army is too big. If they prevail over their enemies with such a large force, the Israelites might brag that they have saved themselves. But Jehovah must receive credit for the coming victory. The solution? Gideon is to apply a provision of the Mosaic Law by inviting the fearful to withdraw. At that, 22,000 of his men do so, leaving only 10,000.—Deuteronomy 20:8; Judges 7:2, 3.
From God’s standpoint, there are still too many men. Gideon is told to have them go down to the water. Jewish historian Josephus says that God had Gideon march his troops to a river in the heat of the day. Be that as it may, Gideon observes how the men drink. Just 300 dip one hand in the water and lap from it while watching for a possible enemy attack. Only the vigilant 300 will go with Gideon. (Judges 7:4-8) Imagine yourself in their shoes. Since your enemies number 135,000, you must surely conclude that a victory could come about only by Jehovah’s power, not your own!
God invites Gideon to take along an attendant and scout the Midianite camp. While there, Gideon overhears a man relating a dream to a companion who unhesitatingly interprets it to mean that God has determined to give Midian into Gideon’s hand. That is just what Gideon needs to hear. He is certain that Jehovah will grant him and his 300 men victory over the Midianites.—Judges 7:9-15.

Battle Strategy
The 300 are divided into three bands of 100 each. Every man is given a horn and a large empty jar. A torch is hidden in the jar. Gideon’s first order is this: ‘Watch me, and do just as I do. When I blow the horn, you blow yours and shout “Jehovah’s sword and Gideon’s!”’—Judges 7:16-18, 20.
The 300 Israelite warriors stealthily move to the edge of the enemy camp. It is about ten o’clock in the evening—just after the changing of the guard. This seems to be the opportune time to strike, for it will take a while before the eyes of the new sentries adjust to the darkness.
What terror the Midianites now experience! Suddenly, the stillness is broken by the shattering of 300 jars, the blare of 300 horns, and the shouts of 300 men. Stunned, especially by the cry “Jehovah’s sword and Gideon’s!,” the Midianites add their own cries to the din. In the chaos, it is impossible for them to tell friend from foe. The 300 stand still in their assigned positions as God causes the enemies to use their own swords to slaughter one another. The camp is routed, escape is cut off, and mop-up operations involving an arduous pursuit permanently remove the Midianite threat. The long and murderous occupation has finally come to an end.—Judges 7:19-25; 8:10-12, 28.
Even after this victory, Gideon is modest. When the Ephraimites, who apparently feel slighted at not being called for the fight, pick a quarrel with him, he responds mildly. His mild answer turns away their rage and calms their spirit.—Judges 8:1-3; Proverbs 15:1.
Now that peace has been established, the Israelites urge Gideon to become their king. What a temptation! But Gideon rejects it. He has not lost sight of who won the victory over Midian. “I myself shall not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you,” he declares. “Jehovah is the one who will rule over you.”—Judges 8:23.
Being imperfect, however, Gideon does not always exercise good judgment. For some unstated reason, he makes an ephod with the spoils of war and exhibits it in his city. The record says that all Israel begins to have “immoral intercourse” with the ephod. They worship it, and it becomes a snare even to Gideon and his household. Yet, he has not become a rank idolater, for the Scriptures reckon him a man with faith in Jehovah.—Judges 8:27; Hebrews 11:32-34.

My brother is the one that found this article/information for me......so if you have a question I may not have the answer right away....

Of course Hollywood incorporated more Greek mythology into this as it seems.......

[IZEROI]

Can't wait for this movie to come out. I hope they are showing it at the IMAX.

[Smalls]

thanks k20a2_S..i'll have to read that later...:D

[Warmy]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416449/

Man, this movie looks sick!!

hmmm..after reading the trivia, I have second doubts.....but the ratings 9.0/10....well, wow, I dunno...Just look at this trivia.. THE FILM WAS SHOT IN 60 DAYS...thats 2 months. When they shot LOTR series, that was 3 years!!!! How can they make a great epic movie in only 60 days of shooting.

* The film was shot in 60 days.

* The film was shot on green screen in Montreal.

* There are 1500 cuts in the film, and about 1300 involve some sort of visual effect.

* The work was photographed completely in Montreal, with the exception of two days of insert shooting in Los Angeles.

* Ten visual effects vendors contributed to the film, spread over three continents.

* The filmmakers used bluescreen 90% of the time, and greenscreen for 10%. They chose blue because it better matched the lighting paradigm (green would have been too bright) and because red garments (a la spartan capes) look better when shot over blue.

* There was one day of location shooting, which was for the horses that were shot for the 'approaching sparta' scene.

* Post production took almost a year. The film was edited on an Avid, with an HD cut also maintained in Final Cut Pro The 3D was made using Maya, XSI, and Lightwave The 2D composites were made with Shake, Inferno, Fusion, and Combustion. The filmmakers prefer Macintosh, but large portions of the movie were made under Linux. Asset management was handled by custom software written in the Panorama development environment, made by Provue. Color management was handled by Truelight software. The film was scanned on a northlight scanner and was recorded on the arrilaser. Most of the film was shot at high speed, between 50 and 150fps. Normal film is at 24fps. The film was transferred to HD SR tape and quicktime, and HD quicktimes were the basis for the HD preview cuts. The working resolution for the film was 2K, at a working aspect ratio of 2.11 and a projected aspect ratio of 2.35.

* The script demanded that most of the male cast spend the majority of their screen time bare-chested, as per Frank Miller's original graphic novel. Therefore, in order to adequately present themselves as the most well-trained and marshalled fighting force of the time, the entire principal cast underwent a rigorous and varied training regime for 6 weeks prior to shooting.

* Sienna Miller and Silvia Colloca were each considered for the role of Queen Gorgo.

* According to an interview with IGN.com, Director Zack Snyder says that fighting styles and formations (particularly the Spartan's phalanx) were purposefully changed - making them historically inaccurate - so they'd "look cool" and work better for movie purposes.

* The movie never claims to be historically correct. It is based somewhat loosely on Frank Miller's 1998 comic book mini-series. Changes from history were made by Miller and Snyder so as to appeal to a wider audience and create a more exciting and visually stunning action movie, rather than a typical historical epic.

* Frank Miller was inspired by the original Battle of Thermopylae after viewing the 1962 film "The 300 Spartans" as a child. His perception of the 'hero' concept changed greatly after seeing the Spartans make their sacrifice.

[FLiP]

1 more month. Awesome k20a2.

[junior1087]

thats ight!

[junior1087]

can some help me with all this post and reply shit!!

thanks!!

v-tech 4 life..lol

[daz311x]

Ask and you shall receive....

I totally remember this Bible story minus the 300 soldier count but I never thought the movie was the same story. i thought the film might have potential for suckage but now i really want to see it

[K20A2_S]

I totally remember this Bible story minus the 300 soldier count but I never thought the movie was the same story. i thought the film might have potential for suckage but now i really want to see it

It's not the same story, Hollywood is putting a Greek Mythology twist to it it seems...........but I'm sure they based it off the biblical story.

Nevertheless.....I'll be there opening day with a sword and red cape only....haha....

[Smalls]

It's not the same story, Hollywood is putting a Greek Mythology twist to it it seems...........but I'm sure they based it off the biblical story.

Nevertheless.....I'll be there opening day with a sword and red cape only....haha....

ib indecent exposure charge. :laughing:

[hueman]

Ask and you shall receive....

“Jehovah’s Sword and Gideon’s!”THEY are as numerous as locusts, reducing fertile fields to a wasteland. It is sometime during the period when judges rule in Israel, and the Israelites are in despair. For seven years, just as sown seed has begun to sprout, plundering hordes of camel-riding Midianites, Amalekites, and Easterners descend upon the land. The marauders’ flocks spread out in search of pasturage, devouring everything green. But the people of Israel have neither ass nor bull nor sheep. So severe is Midian’s reign of terror that the poverty-stricken Israelites resort to underground storage in the mountains, the caves, and places difficult to approach.
Why such a plight? Apostate Israel is serving false gods. In turn, Jehovah has abandoned them to oppressors. When the sons of Israel can stand it no longer, they call to Jehovah for aid. Will he listen? What can Israel’s experience teach us?—Judges 6:1-6.
Cautious Farmer or “Valiant, Mighty One”?
Israelite farmers normally thresh wheat with an ox and a sledge in an exposed, airy location so that the breeze can catch the chaff and separate it from the grain in the winnowing process. But the threat posed by marauders intent on stripping the land makes that far too conspicuous. Out of sight of the Midianites, Gideon threshes wheat in a winepress—likely a large, sheltered vat carved out of rock. (Judges 6:11) There the grain can likely be beaten with a stick in small quantities only. Under the circumstances, Gideon is improvising.
Imagine Gideon’s surprise when Jehovah’s angel appears to him and says: “Jehovah is with you, you valiant, mighty one.” (Judges 6:12) As a man secretly threshing grain in a winepress, Gideon must feel anything but valiant. Yet, those words indicate divine confidence that Gideon can be a valiant leader in Israel. Even so, he himself needs to be convinced.
When Jehovah commissions him to “save Israel out of Midian’s palm,” Gideon modestly states: “Excuse me, Jehovah. With what shall I save Israel? Look! My thousand is the least in Manasseh, and I am the smallest in my father’s house.” Cautious Gideon requests a sign that God would be with him in striking down Midian, and Jehovah is willing to accommodate Gideon’s reasonable need for assurance. So Gideon presents a gift of food to his angelic visitor, and fire ascends out of a rock, consuming the offering. After Jehovah has allayed Gideon’s fright, Gideon builds an altar at that location.—Judges 6:12-24.
“Let Baal Make a Legal Defense”Israel’s biggest problem is not Midianite oppression. It is bondage to Baal worship. Jehovah is “a jealous God,” and no one can serve him acceptably while revering other gods. (Exodus 34:14) Therefore, Jehovah commands Gideon to destroy his father’s altar to Baal and to cut down the sacred pole. Fearing his father’s reaction and that of others if he does this during the day, Gideon acts at night, with the help of ten servants.
Gideon’s caution is justified, for on discovering his “sacrilege,” local Baal worshippers demand his life. With unassailable logic, however, Gideon’s father, Joash, reasons with the people that if Baal were God, he would be able to defend himself. At that, Joash aptly calls his son Jerubbaal, meaning “Let Baal Make a Legal Defense Against Him.”—Judges 6:25-32, footnote.
God always blesses his servants for taking a bold stand for true worship. When the Midianites and their allies again invade Israelite territory, ‘Jehovah’s spirit envelops Gideon.’ (Judges 6:34) Under the influence of God’s spirit, or active force, Gideon musters troops from the tribes of Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali.—Judges 6:35.

Preparing for Action
Although Gideon now has an army of 32,000, he asks God for a sign. If a fleece left on the threshing floor becomes wet with dew while the ground remains dry, this will indicate that God will save Israel through him. Jehovah performs this miracle, and Gideon seeks and receives confirmation when the sign is reversed—wet ground and a dry fleece. Is Gideon being overly cautious? Apparently not, for Jehovah grants his request for reassurance. (Judges 6:36-40) We do not expect such miracles today. Yet, we can receive Jehovah’s guidance and reassurance from his Word.
God now raises the point that Gideon’s army is too big. If they prevail over their enemies with such a large force, the Israelites might brag that they have saved themselves. But Jehovah must receive credit for the coming victory. The solution? Gideon is to apply a provision of the Mosaic Law by inviting the fearful to withdraw. At that, 22,000 of his men do so, leaving only 10,000.—Deuteronomy 20:8; Judges 7:2, 3.
From God’s standpoint, there are still too many men. Gideon is told to have them go down to the water. Jewish historian Josephus says that God had Gideon march his troops to a river in the heat of the day. Be that as it may, Gideon observes how the men drink. Just 300 dip one hand in the water and lap from it while watching for a possible enemy attack. Only the vigilant 300 will go with Gideon. (Judges 7:4-8) Imagine yourself in their shoes. Since your enemies number 135,000, you must surely conclude that a victory could come about only by Jehovah’s power, not your own!
God invites Gideon to take along an attendant and scout the Midianite camp. While there, Gideon overhears a man relating a dream to a companion who unhesitatingly interprets it to mean that God has determined to give Midian into Gideon’s hand. That is just what Gideon needs to hear. He is certain that Jehovah will grant him and his 300 men victory over the Midianites.—Judges 7:9-15.

Battle Strategy
The 300 are divided into three bands of 100 each. Every man is given a horn and a large empty jar. A torch is hidden in the jar. Gideon’s first order is this: ‘Watch me, and do just as I do. When I blow the horn, you blow yours and shout “Jehovah’s sword and Gideon’s!”’—Judges 7:16-18, 20.
The 300 Israelite warriors stealthily move to the edge of the enemy camp. It is about ten o’clock in the evening—just after the changing of the guard. This seems to be the opportune time to strike, for it will take a while before the eyes of the new sentries adjust to the darkness.
What terror the Midianites now experience! Suddenly, the stillness is broken by the shattering of 300 jars, the blare of 300 horns, and the shouts of 300 men. Stunned, especially by the cry “Jehovah’s sword and Gideon’s!,” the Midianites add their own cries to the din. In the chaos, it is impossible for them to tell friend from foe. The 300 stand still in their assigned positions as God causes the enemies to use their own swords to slaughter one another. The camp is routed, escape is cut off, and mop-up operations involving an arduous pursuit permanently remove the Midianite threat. The long and murderous occupation has finally come to an end.—Judges 7:19-25; 8:10-12, 28.
Even after this victory, Gideon is modest. When the Ephraimites, who apparently feel slighted at not being called for the fight, pick a quarrel with him, he responds mildly. His mild answer turns away their rage and calms their spirit.—Judges 8:1-3; Proverbs 15:1.
Now that peace has been established, the Israelites urge Gideon to become their king. What a temptation! But Gideon rejects it. He has not lost sight of who won the victory over Midian. “I myself shall not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you,” he declares. “Jehovah is the one who will rule over you.”—Judges 8:23.
Being imperfect, however, Gideon does not always exercise good judgment. For some unstated reason, he makes an ephod with the spoils of war and exhibits it in his city. The record says that all Israel begins to have “immoral intercourse” with the ephod. They worship it, and it becomes a snare even to Gideon and his household. Yet, he has not become a rank idolater, for the Scriptures reckon him a man with faith in Jehovah.—Judges 8:27; Hebrews 11:32-34.

My brother is the one that found this article/information for me......so if you have a question I may not have the answer right away....

Of course Hollywood incorporated more Greek mythology into this as it seems.......

It's not the same story, Hollywood is putting a Greek Mythology twist to it it seems...........but I'm sure they based it off the biblical story.

Nevertheless.....I'll be there opening day with a sword and red cape only....haha....

I totally remember this Bible story minus the 300 soldier count but I never thought the movie was the same story. i thought the film might have potential for suckage but now i really want to see it

wait, what does this have to do with the battle of thermopylae? it's not a biblical battle involving israelites.. this is based off a historical, actual battle that occurred during the greek/persian war

[PowerBalls]

wait, what does this have to do with the battle of thermopylae? it's not a biblical battle involving israelites.. this is based off a historical, actual battle that occurred during the greek/persian war

wait so the real story has jews fighting? the hell is going on here.

[hueman]

no, i think they're confusing the story of the battle of thermopylae with some biblical tale.

[MENDEH]

taken from imdb

Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" concerns the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy. Written by Anonymous

In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes lead a Army of well over 100,000 (Persian king Xerxes before war has about 170,000 army) men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited for 10 days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw left with no options he moved. The battle lasted for about 3 days and after which all 300 Spartans were killed. The Spartan defeat was not the one expected as a local shepherd named Ephialtes defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes of a separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks. Written by cyberian2005

In 480 BC, the Persian king Xerxes sends his massive army to conquer Greece. The Greek city of Sparta houses its finest warriors, and 300 of these soldiers are chosen to meet the Persians at Thermopylae, engaging the soldiers in a narrow canyon where they cannot take full advantage of their numbers. The battle is a suicide mission, meant to buy time for the rest of the Greek forces to prepare for the invasion. However, that doesn't stop the Spartans from throwing their hearts into the fray, determined to take as many Persians as possible with them. Written by rmlohner

[mjfaulker]

can't wait for this movie, its gonna be sick

[tony241]

uhmm... well we learned about this in our ancient greek history class.

APPARANTLY

athens needed help fighting the persians because they were going to get wtf pwned and they really didn't want that, so sparta said ok blah blah, the 1 of the 2 kings in sparta went to the temple of apollo and got his "prediction" that says all 300 of his troops + him were going to have to die to win the war, which is exactly what happened, the king knew this so after the persians found a path threw the mountains they were going to ovfertake the greeks from the side so the athenian troops returned to athens to fight them there and the 300 spartans decided they were going to hold the front, obviously because they already knew they were going to die

i could write this alot better but im late for a class and bye

[Eagle]

This movie looks awesome. Looking forward to its release!

[WuKillaBee]

bump...it's almost here

[bradleyland]

This is NOT the same story as the biblical one mentioned above. See below for the actual reference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thermopylae

[Airbomb]

I'm going to check this movie out. Since I'm left with almost nothing else to watch coming from the MPAA recently I'll settle with this. I can only hope it lives up to my level of violence I'm expecting to see from a movie of this type. I'm sure I'll be disapointed and the MPAA will laugh all the way to the bank with my money. :(

[Warmy]

I'm going to check this movie out. Since I'm left with almost nothing else to watch coming from the MPAA recently I'll settle with this. I can only hope it lives up to my level of violence I'm expecting to see from a movie of this type. I'm sure I'll be disapointed and the MPAA will laugh all the way to the bank with my money. :(

lol

tell me a movie that you enjoyed alot...that had lots of violence.

[eezeekial]

lol

tell me a movie that you enjoyed alot...that had lots of violence.

Sin City

[Warmy]

Sin City

bleh. too weird. It wasn't a bad movie but too weird.

[FLiP]

Saving Private Ryan.

[FLiP]

Gonna go see this at IMAX when it comes out!

[Avenger]

This will be the greatest movie ever.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=y4eU1rrvaDw

[mugenej8power]

it does look very good. i'll definetly be 1st in line at the ticket booth.

[daz311x]

Gonna go see this at IMAX when it comes out!

same here then i'll go for steak afterwards. this is either going to live up to the hype or be the biggest flop

[Oje]

Saw the preview in the theatre and thought shit i have to see that and before i could say anything my girlfriend leans over and says oh we're seeing that the day it comes out.

[oyy0]

It is one badass movie.
Wish I would've waited to go see it at the imax theatre though. :giggitygiggity:
If you like gruesome, action packed fights then its for you. It's not for the weak stomach.
Sure there are your short cheezy parts but the action more than makes up for it.
Everyone on the spartan side... have perfect abs... its as though they are cg'd some way or another :dontknow:
Have fun watching it... I have always loved movies like these, just cause I love ancient world history and their traditions and what not. :thumbsup:

[Geoff2005]

wish there was a movie section

[MichaelJr1186]

fuck yea it's badass........

but i still think the little mermaid was better

disney classic yo

[dontevencare]

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=424989 check it yo.

[LoneDC5]

was it better than expected or on par?

[goldfish928]

whens it come out for imax? i'm definetly planning on waiting for it

[nocDturnaL]

the trailer for this movie looks like there are a lotta computerized scenes and look 'unrealistic.'...

but i still cant wait to see it though

[TopShiz]

wish there was a movie section
Yeah, if only there was.........and maybe they could include music and tv in the same section. Guess we'll never know:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[dan_nguyen]

Yeah, if only there was.........and maybe they could include music and tv in the same section. Guess we'll never know:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

wish there was a movie section

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[oyy0]

whoops :dontknow:
its still a badass movie :thumbsup:
guess this should be locked :repost:

[dan_nguyen]

Werd I'm thinking about seeing it

[oyy0]

a pic with liddell and a free sneak preview... a good night. :)

[CasuaL]

its out already? i thought it was March 9

[osufan]

i want to watch this movie. it looks good.

[TaMere11]

its out already? i thought it was March 9

Yea how have you all seen it?

[LoneDC5]

its out already? i thought it was March 9

Yea how have you all seen it?

he said it was a free sneak preview.

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showpost.php?p=12747111&postcount=12


...

[bradleyland]

the trailer for this movie looks like there are a lotta computerized scenes and look 'unrealistic.'...

but i still cant wait to see it though

Did you see Sin City by chance? This movie is based on a graphic novel (comic book) by the same author, so the unrealistic part is style carried over from the comic.

[Rydah858]

saw the hbo special on the making of the movie last nigh... this movie is fukn sweet. it's not supposed to be "real" like. it's more like comic book art converted to the best ever animated eye candy. the scenes are truly amazing. can't wait.

Everyone on the spartan side... have perfect abs... its as though they are cg'd some way or another :dontknow:

the actors who played the spartans weren't cg'd. they specifically chose fit men and trained them together for 8 months to play their roles.

[gordykeefers]

i'm seeing a special engagement preview screening on tuesday bitches!

[tony241]

wow, this makes me want to see it even worse then i did 2 minutes ago

[oyy0]

didnt say the men were touched up... meant the abs.
wish i could go through their training regiment.
i kinda need it :)

[LoneDC5]

i'm seeing a special engagement preview screening on tuesday bitches!

go to hell!...




j/k. can't wait to see this movie.

[Eagle]

saw the hbo special on the making of the movie last nigh... this movie is fukn sweet. it's not supposed to be "real" like. it's more like comic book art converted to the best ever animated eye candy. the scenes are truly amazing. can't wait.



the actors who played the spartans weren't cg'd. they specifically chose fit men and trained them together for 8 months to play their roles.

:drool: I can't wait man..

[wishihadaskyline]

looks dope, i think its in iMax too

[OH FO SHO]

looks dope, i think its in iMax too

yup cant wait

[?uestion]

I can't wait to see if this stays true to the history of Battle of Thermopylae.

300 hopalite Spartans vs. a terrifyingly large Persian army.

I sincerely hope this doesn't turn out like Troy.

oh yeah, I gots me tickets to imax!

[WuKillaBee]

I can't wait to see if this stays true to the history of Battle of Thermopylae.

300 hopalite Spartans vs. a terrifyingly large Persian army.

I sincerely hope this doesn't turn out like Troy.

oh yeah, I gots me tickets to imax!

No do not going into the theatre expecting a historically acurate, yet entertaining movie. I teach history and would love to have something like that. This movie is told in the style of greek mythology. It is based on Frank Miller's 300. He is the writer/artist who revitalized Batman in the early 90s, and created Sin City. I have the graphic novel 300 and it looks like the move will be a frame by frame copy of the graphic novel.

Which is really cool on its own.:run: :drool: :run:

[Phenromedes]

I can't wait to see if this stays true to the history of Battle of Thermopylae.

300 hopalite Spartans vs. a terrifyingly large Persian army.

I sincerely hope this doesn't turn out like Troy.

oh yeah, I gots me tickets to imax!

Check out imdb.com. This movie has been purposely modified from the actual events to create a more enjoyable movie-going experience. It isn't going to be "The 300 Spartans" from '72.

[eezeekial]

4 fucking days left. Im going to have to get tix Thursday, everyone I know is going to see it this weekend.

[rest]

so i found out we don t even have an imax theatre here. turns out it was "dynamax" at the natural history muesum. then they got sued by imax so the name is different.

but anyway i WILL be going to see this. Probably next week on Monday so I don't have to pay $10 to see it. Matinee shows FTW.

[Changeling]

Anyone catch an early screening? I know there was one in Austin last night.

[Avenger]

UCLA Sneak preview. Saw it. One of the best movies I have EVER seen in my life. Period.

YES, it is TRULY that damn good.

[TypeDre]

UCLA Sneak preview. Saw it. One of the best movies I have EVER seen in my life. Period.

YES, it is TRULY that damn good.

Nice!!!

[Avenger]

I had to post again about how I cant even begin to explain how awesome this movie is.

The fight scenes are INSANITY!!!!!!!!!

But yes, like I said before, no doubt one of the best I have ever seen. Too damn good.

[Shyne]

300 seconds of "300"

http://thatvideosite.com/video/4057

[Zero74]

48 hours till I see this movie... I feel like Eric Cartmen waiting for the wii. Come on, come on. Anyone help freeze me?

[K20A2_S]

48 hours till I see this movie... I feel like Eric Cartmen waiting for the wii. Come on, come on. Anyone help freeze me?

36 hrs for me, I'm going to teh midnight showing at the imax here....

[Skunk2K20]

300 seconds of "300"

http://thatvideosite.com/video/4057

omg

[Airbomb]

lol @ pile of bodies to take out one guy. They don't have shit on Space Marines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Marines_%28Warhammer_40%2C000%29).

[RSX Factor]

36 hrs for me, I'm going to teh midnight showing at the imax here....

I'm tempted to make the drive to Houston to see it at the Imax.

[K20A2_S]

I'm tempted to make the drive to Houston to see it at the Imax.

Sold out already last time I checked, but worth calling to see if some "came up"...

[SilverRSXJezus]

Hm..so is the Imax version worth watching?

[hueman]

naw this movie sucks

[tony241]

several people just commented that the movie was amazing, what more do u want changeling?

[cobra commander]

naw this movie sucks

:mad:

[bags]

damn - is this movie really that good?

[Tryte801]

What the hell is so good about this movie? I'm going to see it out of curiosity.

[MrRSX]

i dont think itll be the best movie evar ...but im look forward to it.

sin city was complete badass ....

:thumbsup:Totally agree with solis

I doubt this will be the best fucking movie ever! Comeon you must only seen like a couple of movies or have watched movies made in the past 3 years to come up with that best movie ever to make a statement like that...

But yea i just saw the trailer looks pretty tight..

[eezeekial]

got my tix for tomorrow night

[hueman]

damn - is this movie really that good?

naw this movie sucks

[loco_ped]

Hrm should I take sacrifice sleep to catch the midnight showing?

[hueman]

yes. it's not even a question.

[dFunk]

i'm catching the midnight showing :)

[FLiP]

Hueman, go away you fuckin troll.

Got my IMAX tickets to see it tomorrow @ midnight. It's downtown so that bitch is gonna be packed. WOOT.

[hueman]

Hueman, go away you fuckin troll.

Got my IMAX tickets to see it tomorrow @ midnight. It's downtown so that bitch is gonna be packed. WOOT.

STFU faggot you can't even take a joke :rolleyes:

[FLiP]

STFU faggot you can't even take a joke :rolleyes:

I can take a joke but you repeatedly saying a movie sucks that you haven't seen is just annoying. :deadhorse

[hueman]

I can take a joke but you repeatedly saying a movie sucks that you haven't seen is just annoying. :deadhorse

as annoying as your sticky caps dumbass

[FLiP]

as annoying as your sticky caps dumbass

Go find something else better to do with your time, prick. It's not my fault you have to hate on this movie because it's Rated R and your mommy and daddy won't take you to see it.

Peace faggot!

[hueman]

Go find something else better to do with your time, prick. It's not my fault you have to hate on this movie because it's Rated R and your mommy and daddy won't take you to see it.

Peace faggot!

are you fucking dumb? what part of my calling it sucky being a joke do you not fucking understand

perhaps if i fucking did a reggaeton track and played it for you, you'd understand

[loco_ped]

Fuck it I'll watch it monday afternoon in Imax alone.

[floridarsxts7]

just got back from the midnight showing... possibly the best movie in the last couple of years. The movie was amazing, the acting was great, and the little bit of comedy in the movie was hilarious! i strongly recommend everyone go and see it, its amazing.

[lenny7898]

ya just got back too.... this movie was good, but i feel like i was expecting so much. and i was just a little let down......but good nonetheless

[floridarsxts7]

i thought the hype was actually justified.. i didnt hype it alot, but i knew the story, and figured it would be really good. i was pretty impressed.

[PowerBalls]

ya just got back too.... this movie was good, but i feel like i was expecting so much. and i was just a little let down......but good nonetheless

Exactly! The trailers make it seem like its going to be a blood rushing to the head kind of deal movie. It's not as crazy as the trailers. It's a bit slower. The trailer is literally all the good parts of the movie put together with a great soundtrack.

Nevertheless, go see it.

P.S. If I could ask the casting crew one thing it's to cast bigger tay tays next time!

[lenny7898]

dont get me wrong...its a sweet movie... but i dunno i just expected it to be amazing and it just wasn't quite

[floridarsxts7]

it def. makes me wanna go work out.. lol.. i loved the part about fighting in the shade, thought that was pretty funny. The music was amazing, with the rock when the spartans were about to kick ass.

[djanthony1205]

just got from seeing the midnight showing too and imo one of the best movies ever!!!! not the greatest but one of them, the acting, the fight scenes, the way the movie was filmed is crazy!!!! i will definately go c this movie 1 or 2 more times in theatre!!!

[AcuraLegend]

just got back from the midnight showing... omg... OMG!

[jayzon831]

Just saw this movie. My friends and I are trying to calm down because that movie made us want to pick up spears and start stabbing the shit out of random crap. Possibly the best fighting sequence ever.

Haha, I can hear people in my apartment complex screaming, "THIS IS SPAAAARTA!"

I already wish this movie was on DVD so I can go buy it.

[AcuraLegend]

^ def watching this a million more times

[dFunk]

awesome movie, i'd watch it again if i wasn't so broke

[kungfumonkeyb0y]

awesome movie, i'd watch it again if i wasn't so broke

Today's the day!! Got my tickets for tonight :D

[SilverRSXJezus]

help me decide, guys


should I watch it tonight on the DLP screen, or days later on the Imax? The Imax sold out today and tomorrow....

[loco_ped]

Both.

[floridarsxts7]

see it in the movies dude, then later like 2 weeks from now do imax! this movie is amazing go go go

[Changeling]

several people just commented that the movie was amazing, what more do u want changeling?

Maybe you got my post mixed up with someone else's. All I asked is if anyone caught the early screening.

[floridarsxts7]

Maybe you got my post mixed up with someone else's. All I asked is if anyone caught the early screening.

yeap:thumbsup:

[PowerBalls]

Guys come on. Lets be real for a second and put our toy spears down. It's far from being one of the best movies ever. I guess I was just expecting so much more because of the trailer. The trailer gives you chills and gets your heart rate up. No part of the movie does that. It's because they give away ALL the good parts in the trailer. It's MUCH more slowly paced than the trailer. It's a good movie but I'm now looking forward to the summer blockbusters which I think will be better.

[Oje]

Today's the day!! Got my tickets for tonight :D

Same here, cant wait!

[eezeekial]

definately. :yawn:

Want to add a star poll to this thread?

[Smalls]

Want to add a star poll to this thread?

i'd love to but there's a glitch in this version of vbulletin.

if i add a merge a poll it wont work. ill see if an admin can do it...

[loco_ped]

Give me poll option.

[Smalls]

Give me poll option.

nm.

[Big Cam]

:w00t: first vote, and I havent even seen it yet.

[Smalls]

:woot: first vote, and I havent even seen it yet.

soooo, then what's the point of the vote? :confused:

[Rydah858]

lol i haven't seen it yet either, but i give it a 5 for being extremely artistic.

[eezeekial]

soooo, then what's the point of the vote? :confused:

hahaha, reminds me of the black dahlia... they day before it got released it had 5000 awesome votes and it turned out to be a piece of shit movie.

[Smalls]

hahaha, reminds me of the black dahlia... they day before it got released it had 5000 awesome votes and it turned out to be a piece of shit movie.

exactly. when i see it, then ill vote.

[eezeekial]

exactly. when i see it, then ill vote.

word.

[na_rsx]

are you fucking dumb? what part of my calling it sucky being a joke do you not fucking understand

perhaps if i fucking did a reggaeton track and played it for you, you'd understand

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[na_rsx]

Fuck it I'll watch it monday afternoon in Imax alone.

lmao i see naked guys turn you on :giggitygiggity:

[Big Cam]

soooo, then what's the point of the vote? :confused:

Because i have been following this movie for a while, waiting for it to come out, I KNOW it will be killer!

[Airbomb]

I'm going to see this in like 15 minutes it better be worth my dollars. If not I'm sure you'll see me bitch about it. :rotfl:

[Smalls]

I'm going to see this in like 15 minutes it better be worth my dollars. If not I'm sure you'll see me bitch about it. :rotfl:

lol. what else is new.:laughing:

[PowerBalls]

I give it four stars. Not because the storyline was all that great or the acting was superb. The effects were nice. Maybe if the guy hadn't been telling it in a past tense form the movie would have been better. Kind of a very slow begginning. Almost felt bored. Also they definately need more mood music. The dramatic parts had no music to it. Totally opposite of the trailer. Kind of took away from the expectations you go in with.

[floridarsxts7]

i don't know how you can trash the music, i thought it was actually done pretty well. Like when the Spartans were about to kick some ass, the guitar rock came on, but when they went through the slow motion kick ass scenes, it was more tasteful music, almost like it was a dance you were watching.

[K20A2_S]

^^I also gave it 4, but very very close to a 5........something I would consider a five is "The Departed", a very well rounded movie in every aspect.

Saw the midnight show.......freaking awesome!!!

[loco_ped]

Only 61% Rotten

[marshall'02]

Looks like it's going to suck BIG TIME. :nervous:

:run:

[tony241]

wow it was good, like everyone said fight scenes were AMAZING, some really cool effects, definetly what i expected

[Type A-Spec]

Going tomorrow night to see it, looks good.

[hueman]

think i'ma go see it again

[Smalls]

think i'ma go see it again

:rotfl: :lawl:

[Airbomb]

Best movie ever? Not even close
The movie was entertaining though and only a few scenes were really dumb. I like boobs but most of the time you saw those boobies it wasn't really needed. I enjoyed the tree of people that was pretty slick. I give it a 4 just because so many people got fucking rocked and the cool animals/monsters.

[rest]

trying to decide if i want to go see this in an hour and a half or wait until monday.

[hueman]

trying to decide if i want to go see this in an hour and a half or wait until monday.

now. right fucking now.

[Zephere901]

will see it tomorrow. hope its as good as everyone says it is :thumbsup:

[Zero74]

Make no mistake, if you are expecting to see realism in any way shape or form you will not find it in this movie. But on the plus side this movie is BAD ASS and very entertaining. I give it 5 stars only because there was no option for 4 1/2 stars. Could this movie have been better, yes it could have. But it is way better than alexander or troy. I would compare it to gladiator, but I don't feel their in the same category.

[xtharosx]

One of the best fighting scenes that I've ever seen. I watched the trailer once and didn't let myself build up this movie. Not historically accurrate hahahaha. But eh. It's hollywood. 4/5 stars.

[Warmy]

One of the best fighting scenes that I've ever seen. I watched the trailer once and didn't let myself build up this movie. Not historically accurrate hahahaha. But eh. It's hollywood. 4/5 stars.

there wasn't enough battle scenes with weird creatures. I wanted them to fight that big fat thing with blades for arms.

[Warmy]

LOL, I just thought of something...


In the year 4000, producers will have a movie called : USA against the Middle East :laughing:

And people in the year 4000 will go see it and go like: Wow look at the old weapons they used back in the days lol lol lol

[FLiP]

Damn IMAX sold out on Fri and Sat so I'm seeing it on Sunday. w00t. Did anyone see it at IMAX yet?

[floridarsxts7]

nah... the lame imax here wont show R rated movies

[Warmy]

Damn IMAX sold out on Fri and Sat so I'm seeing it on Sunday. w00t. Did anyone see it at IMAX yet?

I did...it's nice. :D

[rest]

now. right fucking now.

Saw it.

Fucking awesome.

4½ out of 5 fo sho!

But I'll vote 5 because its fucking awesome.

[MrRSX]

nah... the lame imax here wont show R rated movies

:rotfl: I wonder if the arclight is showing it?

[DC5_Angelo]

skipped my English class to go see it and def learned more in the movie then i did in class, my vote goes 4 stars. I cant believe the movie was that good without any named actors

[FLiP]

skipped my English class to go see it and def learned more in the movie then i did in class, my vote goes 4 stars. I cant believe the movie was that good without any named actors

Most "named actors" are lousy in my opinion anyways.

[eezeekial]

I gave it a 5 because of the direction it took which was completely different than any other movie, I would really give it a 4.5 because of the way aspects of the movie parallel Gladiator (some of the softer scenes cinematography, the score, etc). I am also surpised they didnt focus on any of the naval aspects of it- which were a HUGE help to the 300. I did enjoy the rockish music on a couple of the scenes. Now I have an excuse to get Blu-Ray or HD-DVD.

[Eagle]

One of the best movies I've seen. Departed is the best for me, this is a close second. IMO obviously lol.

[Zero74]

I need to see this movie again on an imax screen. Time for a new avatar.

[Stallion]

LOL, I just thought of something...


In the year 4000, producers will have a movie called : USA against the Middle East :laughing:

And people in the year 4000 will go see it and go like: Wow look at the old weapons they used back in the days lol lol lol

lol, that'll be more of a political thriller

[RyosukeFC3s]

One of the best new movies in a long time.

One of the best movies I've seen. Departed is the best for me, this is a close second. IMO obviously lol.

I didn't think The Departed was that great because it was pretty much like watching Infernal Affairs again, just with white people.

[eric_g]

300 was fuckin kick ass

[MENDEH]

sweet movie. i was a little worried by how much the % dropped on rotten tomatoes but i wasnt disappointed.

[BishUSeriouz]

after seeing this movie I will never trust the RT ratings again

61% seriously

this is easily one of the best action movies I've ever seen

it's probably one of the manliest movies ever lol

[SoloTeg]

Made me proud to be greek, and it made me ashamed of not having 8-pack abs

[blk type-s]

just got back from seeing it... :eek:


frigging amazing.

[BashX]

Gladiator is a 10/10 movie, I hope this ones good

[BishUSeriouz]

better than Gladiator

[Zero74]

Gladiator is a 10/10 movie, I hope this ones good

Shit gladiator has got nothing on 300. Gladiator and 300 aren't even in the same league... I liked gladiator a whole lot too, but 300 was better imo. All 300 spartans were like maximus or achilles, well maybe not that good now that I think about it, but they were bad asses to say the least.

[hueman]

Made me proud to be greek, and it made me ashamed of not having 8-pack abs

check neg rep, boy lover.

[Zero74]

I'm glad they left the gay shit out of this movie and showed lots of boobies.

[lenny7898]

better than Gladiator

i'm sorry man, but no... gladiator was epic... this movie didn't hold a candle to it.....story > special effects

[Lloyd Christmas]

i'm sorry man, but no... gladiator was epic... this movie didn't hold a candle to it.....story > special effects

i completely disagree with you

[MENDEH]

i'm sorry man, but no... gladiator was epic... this movie didn't hold a candle to it.....story > special effects

http://www.theboxset.com/images/reviewcaptures/892cap012.jpg

[stylesp]

baller fucking movie

[mdenisevich]

I wanna see this movie tomorrow.

[1SiKK20aEM2]

cant wait to see this shitttt..

[MichaelJr1186]

great movie, but i don't think it can beat gladiator....

[MichaelJr1186]

this is from another forum....

i agree with this guy in some ways... discuss

I properly be hated, and people will say am just trying to be different. So I'll give a completely legit reason why I found this film --LAME 2.5 out of 4

2 people will actually read this, but here it is

The high contrast, over saturation and blown out whites worked well, setting the mood. That about all the good.

The acting was bad, the dialog lack any feeling, being that they were in front of a blue screen the entire time was properly the core problem. I did think it was wise to use fairly unknown actors, instead of well knows. Properly a money issue, rather anything else.

Who cares, this movie is about blood, guts and junk. Thats the problem

The battles where like a highlight reel, only small sections of the battle were seen. The camera got in so close, allowing nearly no scope to what is this epic battle was like. Slo-mo was used in one area to add to some gore but no purpose did it serve, other then to be more highlight reel like.

Then come the mutated humans and over sized animals, what went from a semi-realistic epic battle movie, turned into a horrible LOTR wannabe. Lucky that was short lived, but did nothing to add the epic that it was supposed to be. Minus the 10X too big elephants, the battles where all the exact same. Bunch of people, kill, celebrate, bunch of people, kill and celebrate. A son of a general dies, oh no. Everyone dies oh no.

The story was just some scenes in the middle of battles, very light weight stuff, nothing important. Everything is narrated, like in most cases a bad sign.

Rock music, ghey, should of stuck with the classical opera similar to the very beginning.


In Short- this was suppose to be a big epic battle movie, it lack the epic and all the intense that it should of had

LOTR kick its ass in epic battle-ness.

If anyone has seen a Kurosawa samurai movie, the battles were far more epic, better done and very intense. Were talking 50-60's here with no use of blue screen, just damn good directing

The movie is worth the price of a ticket, however I was very very disappointed, I even went in there hoping for the best.

Most people will think this the best movie ever, and give insane reviews
Clearly they havent seen a real battle movie, to know what epic really is.

BTW dont go IMAX, big screen are very bad, dont know why people think there betterr. The movie is very wide and you should be able to see the entire screen. If you have to turn your head you missing a lot

[Lakers4Life]

Shit gladiator has got nothing on 300. Gladiator and 300 aren't even in the same league... I liked gladiator a whole lot too, but 300 was better imo. All 300 spartans were like maximus or achilles, well maybe not that good now that I think about it, but they were bad asses to say the least.

I don't know, I see them as different types of movies.

300 reminded me a lot of the movie Troy, especially the similarities between Achilles soldier's (forgot their name) and the 300 men under Leonidas.

Either way, after seeing the movie tonight.. I definitely feel I got my money's worth. The battle scenes were awesome, I just wish there was even more of them (especially in the first half)

the guys were incredibly ripped, and the way they fought was absolutely awesome. :thumbsup:

[loco_ped]

this is from another forum....

i agree with this guy in some ways... discuss

What this tool doesn't realize is that this movie is based off a 5 part Comic Epic. So the feel of the movie, the dialog the overall surrealism of the imagery were ripped straight from Frank Millers Novel.

[loco_ped]

Example of some shot straight out of the Comic. Sin City was like this too. The dialog is taken straight from it, so to consider it "Bad Acting" or horrible dialog is crazy considering it's taken from one medium to another, it doesn't translate the same way it would in your imagination.

[ShoDaoGUN]

what did leonidas mean when he wished that ephialtes "live forever?" analytically, what is he saying?

if you didn't like the substance you can at least appreciate the visual direction and achievement of this movie. totally epic. i thought this movie was definitely a tour de force. friggin dope.

[loco_ped]

Means he's shamed himself and it filled him with guilt, so he pretty much curses him, saying he should live forever with his guilt.

[ksquad97]

i thought this movie was bad ass. i liked how they showed the spartans go from boyhood to manhood, giving you some background and insight as to why they are the way they are. Oh yea and the fighting scenes were pure hawtness

[ajnast4r]

what did leonidas mean when he wished that ephialtes "live forever?" analytically, what is he saying?

if you didn't like the substance you can at least appreciate the visual direction and achievement of this movie. totally epic. i thought this movie was definitely a tour de force. friggin dope.


cos it was their greatest glory to die on the battlefield,
and he hoped that he never got that chance

[Zero74]

I don't know, I see them as different types of movies.


Actually thats what means, gladiator is an epic but mainly focuses on one guy maximus. You can't directly compare the two, both are good. I thought 300 was more entertaining than gladiator, especially in the battle scenes.

[eezeekial]

Actually thats what means, gladiator is an epic but mainly focuses on one guy maximus. You can't directly compare the two, both are good. I thought 300 was more entertaining than gladiator, especially in the battle scenes.

What I thought lacked in 300 that worked well on Gladiator was the character development, I really felt like I knew Crowes character more than Leonidas. Nonetheless, both were awesome movies. Everyone stood up and clapped last night... havent seen that happen since the Matrix.

[Warmy]

Man, you guys don't see it from a movie type perspective. You cannot compare Gladiator with 300.

Gladiator has great character development, great fighting scenes, etc.

300 is purely an art movie with emphasis on the art part and somewhat on the fighting. Much of the emphasis is on the art part.

As a normal movie, Gladiator blows 300 away. No question in my mind.

However as an art movie, 300 is far better.

It's like you guys compare Ferrari with a Lincoln Continental. Different type of cars for different purposes.

[FLiP]

To whoever went at IMAX.

I reserved/paid for my tickets for tomorrow, do people actually follow the seating chart (i.e. the seats you picked out when you buy the tickets.)

[hueman]

huge opening for 300

http://www.boxofficeguru.com/031007.htm

[Lakers4Life]

Means he's shamed himself and it filled him with guilt, so he pretty much curses him, saying he should live forever with his guilt.

:iamwiths:

His parents were Greeks, and he abandoned his heritage and joined the Persians. He is a traitor.

[Lakers4Life]

cos it was their greatest glory to die on the battlefield,
and he hoped that he never got that chance

oh snap that's good too. haha

[Lakers4Life]

Actually thats what means, gladiator is an epic but mainly focuses on one guy maximus. You can't directly compare the two, both are good. I thought 300 was more entertaining than gladiator, especially in the battle scenes.

Both movies were awesome. Can't wait for the DVD :cool:

[Lakers4Life]

Dude xerxes was like 8-9 feet tall. wtf

[hueman]

and a fag

[Warmy]

and a fag

he wasn't a fag. He was just friendly and European.

[Phenromedes]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who wanted to spearfight stuff after I got out of the theater. Movies like this always make me kinda sad that there is no civilization like this anymore.

In terms of rating, this is absolutely one of the best movies I've ever seen. I thought it was awesome that Dilios ends up commanding the army of 40,000 at the end...shit this movie rocked so much.

[Phenromedes]

Oh, and those fucking "Immortals" were so FUCKING COOL!!!

[RsxKillz3]

those immortals were gay as shit. they had some gay masks and little queer pets.. lol

[andrew]

Good movie. It was fun to watch, since the visuals were so good and the story is very light. There's no need to think. Just do not expect epic story telling here.

[ChilliBang]

how it was made...

http://www.canada.com/globaltv/national/story.html?id=3060e322-f9b7-4388-898f-09b504c61225# (click on mike armstrong reports)

+1 for canadian made movie, 300

[Lysol]

best movie i've seen in a while :thumbsup: I loved the spartan fighting style against the first wave of persians (stab,block,stab,block... :D )

[Warmy]

You want to see a more realistic 300 Spartans movie get this.

http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=267636&d=1173580780

[hueman]

You want to see a more realistic 300 Spartans movie get this.

http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=267636&d=1173580780

you want to see some real-life pussy you can touch, get this:

http://www.visagebeauty.com/ecomm/catalog/images/ES_razor_gun_metal_white.jpg

[Lakers4Life]

and a fag

true

[Lakers4Life]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who wanted to spearfight stuff after I got out of the theater. Movies like this always make me kinda sad that there is no civilization like this anymore.

In terms of rating, this is absolutely one of the best movies I've ever seen. I thought it was awesome that Dilios ends up commanding the army of 40,000 at the end...shit this movie rocked so much.

yeah everytime i see battle movies like this i go crazy. the swords, the armor, the horses... sometimes make me wish i was living in a different era fighting for a king :)